Prefix List for August 30- Sept. 3
Pre- (before, in advance)
preapprove (v) - to authorize or give permission in advance
precaution (n) - a measure taken in advance to prevent harm
precede (v) - to come before something else in time, order, or rank
predict (v) - to say what will happen before it occurs
prefix (n) - a syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning
prejudge (v) - to make a decision before you have all of the facts
prepay (v) - to pay for something before it needs to be paid in full
pretest (n) - a test before the real test, usually given to see what is already known
prevent (v) - to stop something from happening before it occurs
preview (v) - to look at or see something before something or someone else Prefix List for Sept. 6 - Sept. 9 Post- (after)
postdate (v) - to write on something a date that comes after the real date
postgraduate (n) - a person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated
posthumous (adj) - occurring or continuing after death; usually related to a book that is published after the author has died
postindustrial (n) - the time in society that came after the Industrial Revolution
postmark (n) - a mark printed across a stamp after it is received by the post office
postmeridian (adj) - taking place after noon: p.m.
postmortem (adj) occuring or done after death; usually related to an examination of the body after it is dead
postpone (v) - to do something at a time or date after it was originally planned
postproduction (n) - the editing that is done after the movie, film, or video has been taped
postscript (n) - a comment, note, or thought written after the letter is finished; p.s. Prefix List for Sept. 12-Sept. 16 Mono- (one)
monochrome (adj) - having one color; a painting, design, photo, or outfit that is only one color or shades of one color
monocle (n) - an eyeglass for one eye
monolingual (adj) - speaking or writing only one language
monolith (n.) - something made out of one single large block or piece of stone; one single stone monument
monologue (n) a long speech given by one person
monophobia (n) - an abnormal fear of being the only one there; fear of being alone
monopoly (n) - control of a product or service by one company
monorail (n) - a track for subway or train cars that only has one rail
monosyllabic (adj) - having only one syllable
monotone (n) - a speech in which every word has one tone of voice Prefix List for Sept. 19- Sept.23 Poly (many)
polychromatic (adj) - having many different colors
polyclinic(n) - a hospital that treats many different kinds of diseases
polydactyl(adj) - having many fingers or toes (more than the normal number)
polyglot(n) -a person who knows how to speak, read, or write many languages
polygon(n) - a closed plane figure with many straight lines that connect
polygraph (n)- a machine that writes down many different changes in the body while the person answers questions; a lie detector test
polyhedron (n)- a solid figure with many sides, such as a pyramid
polymorphous (adj) - having or assuming many different forms
polysyllabic(adj) - having many syllables
polytheism(n)- the belief in many different gods Prefix List for September 26-Sept. 30 (uni-)
unicellular (adj) - having only one cell
unicorn (n) - a horse-like fabled animal that has one horn growing out of the middle of its forehead
unicycle (n) - a one-wheeled vehicle on which the rider sits and pedals
unidirectional (adj) - moving in only one direction
unify (v) - to join together into one group
unilateral (adj) - one sided
unique (adj) - one of a kind; unusual or rare
unison (n) - an instance of saying the same words or sounds at the same time; a group that sounds like one
unit (n) - one group
unitard (n) - a one-piece leotard and tights combination Prefix List for Oct. 3- Oct.7 (bi-)
bicolor (adj) - having two different colors
bicuspid (n) - a two-pointed tooth located in the side of the jaw
bicycle (n) - a vehicle with two wheels
biennial (adj) - happening every two years
bifocals (n) - eyeglasses with lenses that have two different sections
bilingual (adj) - able to speak two different languages
bimonthly (adj) - happening every two months
biped ( n) - a two-footed creature
biplane (n) - an airplane with two pairs of wings
biweekly (adj) - happening every two weeks Prefix List for Oct. 11- Oct. 14 (tri-) triangle (n) - a three-sided figure triathlon (n) - a race that combines three activities - swimming, bicycling, and running triceratops (n) - a dinosaur with three horns --two long horns above the eyes and one short horn on the nose tricycle (n) - a vehicle with three wheels trilateral (adj) - having or involving three sides, countries, or parties trilingual (adj) - able to speak three different languages trilogy (n) - three related plays or novels trio (n) - a group of three people or things tripod (n) - a three-legged stool, table, or stand used to hold things, such as a camera trisect (v) - to cut into three parts Prefix List for Oct. 17 - Oct. 21 (quad-) quadrangle (n) - a four-sided enclosure, usually surrounded by buildings quadrant (n) - one out of four equal parts of a circle; one section of a four-section coordinate grid quadrennial (adj) - happening every four years quadriceps (n) - a muscle group consisting of four muscles that is located along the front of the thigh quadrilateral (n) - a plane figure in geometry that has four sides (including square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, and trapezoid) quadrilingual (adj) - the ability to speak four languages quadrisect (v) - to cut or divide into four equal parts quadruped (n) - an animal with four feet quadruple (v) - to create four times as much or as many of something quadruplet (n) - a collection or group of four; one of four babies born from the same mother at the same time Prefix List for Oct. 24-Oct. 28 (co-, com-)
coexist(v) - to live together without any problems; to be together in the same time or space
cohesive (adj) - sticking together
coincidence (n) - a sequence of events happening together that although accidental seems to have been planned or arranged
combine (v) - to put two things together
commiserate (v) - to geel sorry for someone, something, or a situation: to feel pity; to get together with someone to feel sadness
committee (n) - a group of people who meet together to discuss a topic
communication (n) - the act of talking with someone and discussing something together
community (n) - a place where people live together
compare (v) - to put things together to see how they are the same
compatible (adj) - able to live together and get along; things that can go together without problems Prefix List for Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 (contra-, counter-)
contraband (n) - anything that is against the law to buy or sell
contradict (v) - to express the opposite
contrarian (n) - a person who thinks differently from other people; a person who does the opposite of what is expected
contrary (adj) - completely different; opposite in nature, opinion, or action
contrast (v) - to look at different things to see how they are opposites or not related
counterbalance (n) - a weight used to balance an opposite weight
counterclockwise (adv) - in the direction that is opposite of the direction the hands on the clock move
counterexample (n) - an example used to support a claim or statement that is the opposite of another claim or statement
counterfeit (adj) - being the opposite of real; fake or artificial
counterintuitive (adj) - goes against your gut feeling or common sense Prefix List for Nov. 7- Nov. 11 (sub-)
subconscious (adj) - not fully aware; occurring below your level of thinking and awareness
subcutaneous (adj) - under the skin
subdue (v) - to bring under control
subfreezing (adj) - below the freezing point
subirrigate (v) - to water something from under the ground
subject (v) - to put under someone else's control
submarine (n) - a watercraft that stays under water
submerge (v) - to put under water
subordinate (n) - a person who is under someone else in rank or importance
subway (n) - a passageway under the ground; an electric underground railway Prefix List for Nov. 14- Nov. 18
superb (adj) - splendid; excellent; beyond the expected
superimpose (v) - to lay or place something over something else
superintendent (n) - a person with the highest power, power above everyone else's
superior (adj) - above average in quality; excellent
supervisor (n) - a person who stands over or above someone in rank; a manager in charge of someone else
surcharge (n) - an amount of money (charge) over and above what is already being paid
surplus (n) - a quantity or amount over and above what is actually needed; extra
surprise (n) - something that is beyond what is expected
surreal (adj) - beyond what is real or believable; bizarre
surtax (n) - an extra tax beyond the normal tax Prefix List for Nov. 21- Dec. 2
uncertain - not sure
uncommon - rare; not the usual; remarkable
unconscious - not within thought; not awake
undecided - not yet at the point of making a decision
unexpected - not what someone thought would happen; not predicted
unmistable - clear; cannot be understood the wrong way; not able to be confused or misunderstood
unnecessary - not required
untidy - messy; not neat; not organized
unwise - not smart
unworthy - not deserving; not having any value
Prefix List for Dec. 5- Dec. 9 (dis-) disadvantage (n) - an unfavorable situation that is not good disagreement (n) - a quarrel; not able to come to an agreement; not of the same opinion disappoint (v) - to let someone down; to not make someone proud or satisfied. discontinue (v) - to end something; to not use anymore; cease dismal (adj) - not good; depressing; dreary; bleak disobedient (adj) - not following the rules disorganized (adj) - messy; not neat; not able to find things disposable (adj.) - not worthy of being kept; easily given or thrown away; able to be easily replaced disrespectful (adj) - not polite; rude; not courteous disturb (v) - to bother or pester; not leaving someone alone Prefix List for Dec. 12- Dec. 16 (inter-) interactive (adj) - involving people playing among themselves; an exchange of activity or information between people or people and a computer interfere (v) - to get in between two people when it is not your problem or issue interject (v) - to throw a remark into a conversation between two or more people intermission (n) - the break between parts of a play, opera, or concert international (adj) - between or among the nations of the world Internet (n) - the worldwide computer system that allows communication and information sharing among people interpersonal (adj) - between people (usually describing social activities interpreter (n) - a person who helps translate the languages between different people interupt (v) - to break into a conversation between people interstate (adj) - between the states Prefix List for Jan. 3- Jan. 6 (intra-within, inside) intracellular (adj) - existing within the cells intradermal (adj) - within the layers of the skin intragalatic (adj) - within a galaxy intramural (adj) - involving students from within the same school intranasal (adj) - within the nose intraocular (adj) - within the eye intrapersonal (adj) - existing or occurring within your own mind intrapsychic (adj) - within the mind intrastate (adj) - within the state intravenous (adj) - within the veins Prefix List for Jan. 9 - Jan. 13 (circ-, circum- round, around)
circle (n) - a round shape that has no beginning or end
circlet (n) a small circle; a ring or round band worn as an ornament on the head
circuit (n) - a path for an electrical current to flow around
circulate (v) - to move around an area or a place, often returning to a starting point
circumference (n) the distance all the way around a circle
circumflex (adj) - bending around; curved
circumnavigate (v) - to go completely around
circumrotate (v) - to turn around like a wheel
circumspect (adj) - careful; careful to look all around before doing something
circumvent (v) - to prevent something from happening by careful thinking; to get around something; to entrap
Prefix List for Jan. 16 - Jan. 20 (trans- across, through)
transatlantic (adj) - across the Atlantic Ocean
transcontinental (adj) - across a continent
transcribe (v) - to write across languages; to translate
transect (v) - to cut across or divide by cutting
transfer (v) - to move from one place to another; to move across places
translate ( v) - to cut through any language barrier by changing one language into another
translucent (adj) - clear; light can pass through; see through but not perfectly clear
transparent (adj) - perfectly clear; obvious; light shows clearly through
transpiration (n) - the process of giving off moisture through pores of skin or through the surface of leaves and plants
transport (v) - to carry from one place to another; to carry through an area
Prefix List for Jan. 30- Feb. 3 (mal- bad or badly, wrong, ill)
malady (n) - a sickness or illness; bad health
malefactor (n) - a person who does the wrong thing; an evil person
malevolent (adj) - wishing evil or bad will for others; mean
malfeasance (n) -bad conduct or wrongdoing by a public official
malfunction (v) - to function imperfectly or badly; fail to operate normally
malice (n) - a desire to do something bad to someone else; doing something that is wrong on purpose
malignant (adj) - very bad or harmful; likely to cause death
malnutrition (n) - a poor diet; bad eating habits that result in poor health
malodorous (adj) - stinky; having a bad smell
malpractice (n) - an instance of bad conduct or treatment from a doctor or other professional
Prefix List for Jan. 23 - Jan. 27 (mis- bad or badly, wrong)
misbehave (v) - to act out badly or in the wrong way
mischievous (adj) - tending to make minor bad choices; teasing; full of tricks; naughty
miserable (adj) - feeling badly; the condition of feeling unhappy
misfortune (n) - bad luck
misjudge (v) - to make a wrong or unfair decision about someone
mislead (v) - to guide someone into the wrong direction; to be a bad influence
misspell (v) - to spell a word the wrong way
mistake (n) - a bad or wrong decision; error
mistreat (v) - to treat someone badly
misunderstand (v) - to think the wrong thing about what was communicated
Prefix List for Feb. 6 - Feb. 10 (re- again, back)
recheck - to look at something again
reclosable - able to be sealed or shut again
reelect - to vote someone into office again
refund - money that is given back; money that is yours again
reimburse - to give money back; to pay back
remember - to bring back to mind; to have in your thoughts again
renew - to make something new again
repeat - to say something again
respond - to answer back; to talk again
revive - to bring back to life; to be alive again
Prefix List for Feb. 13 - Feb. 17 ( sym-, syn- together, same)
symbiosis - a relationship between two different organisms that live together and depend on each other
symmetry - having the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line
sympathy - feeling kindness together with someone who suffers; pity; commiseration; compassion
symposium - a conference or meeting together to discuss a topic
symptoms - the conditions that together tell a doctor what is wrong
synagogue - a place for meeting together for worship and religious instruction in the Jewish faith
syndicate - a group of business people working together
synonym - a word that has the same meaning as another word
synthesis - parts put together to make a whole
synthetic - formed together from artificial parts; not genuine; fake
Prefix List for Feb. 20 - Feb. 24 ( hypo- under, below, less
hypoallergenic - less likely to cause allergies
hypocrisy - the practice of being less than genuine; pretending to be someone you are not
hypodermic - under the skin
hypogeal - licated below the surface of the ground
hypoglossal - under the tongue
hypoglycemia - an abnormally low level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level below what is needed for healthy blood
hypotension - having blood pressure below what is normal
hypothermia - a temperature below the normal body temperature; low body heat
hypothesis - an idea that is under investigation
hypothyroidism - a disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less productive than normal
Pre- (before, in advance)
preapprove (v) - to authorize or give permission in advance
precaution (n) - a measure taken in advance to prevent harm
precede (v) - to come before something else in time, order, or rank
predict (v) - to say what will happen before it occurs
prefix (n) - a syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning
prejudge (v) - to make a decision before you have all of the facts
prepay (v) - to pay for something before it needs to be paid in full
pretest (n) - a test before the real test, usually given to see what is already known
prevent (v) - to stop something from happening before it occurs
preview (v) - to look at or see something before something or someone else
Prefix List for Sept. 6 - Sept. 9 Post- (after)
postdate (v) - to write on something a date that comes after the real date
postgraduate (n) - a person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated
posthumous (adj) - occurring or continuing after death; usually related to a book that is published after the author has died
postindustrial (n) - the time in society that came after the Industrial Revolution
postmark (n) - a mark printed across a stamp after it is received by the post office
postmeridian (adj) - taking place after noon: p.m.
postmortem (adj) occuring or done after death; usually related to an examination of the body after it is dead
postpone (v) - to do something at a time or date after it was originally planned
postproduction (n) - the editing that is done after the movie, film, or video has been taped
postscript (n) - a comment, note, or thought written after the letter is finished; p.s.
Prefix List for Sept. 12-Sept. 16 Mono- (one)
monochrome (adj) - having one color; a painting, design, photo, or outfit that is only one color or shades of one color
monocle (n) - an eyeglass for one eye
monolingual (adj) - speaking or writing only one language
monolith (n.) - something made out of one single large block or piece of stone; one single stone monument
monologue (n) a long speech given by one person
monophobia (n) - an abnormal fear of being the only one there; fear of being alone
monopoly (n) - control of a product or service by one company
monorail (n) - a track for subway or train cars that only has one rail
monosyllabic (adj) - having only one syllable
monotone (n) - a speech in which every word has one tone of voice
Prefix List for Sept. 19- Sept.23 Poly (many)
polychromatic (adj) - having many different colors
polyclinic(n) - a hospital that treats many different kinds of diseases
polydactyl(adj) - having many fingers or toes (more than the normal number)
polyglot(n) -a person who knows how to speak, read, or write many languages
polygon(n) - a closed plane figure with many straight lines that connect
polygraph (n)- a machine that writes down many different changes in the body while the person answers questions; a lie detector test
polyhedron (n)- a solid figure with many sides, such as a pyramid
polymorphous (adj) - having or assuming many different forms
polysyllabic(adj) - having many syllables
polytheism(n)- the belief in many different gods
Prefix List for September 26-Sept. 30 (uni-)
unicellular (adj) - having only one cell
unicorn (n) - a horse-like fabled animal that has one horn growing out of the middle of its forehead
unicycle (n) - a one-wheeled vehicle on which the rider sits and pedals
unidirectional (adj) - moving in only one direction
unify (v) - to join together into one group
unilateral (adj) - one sided
unique (adj) - one of a kind; unusual or rare
unison (n) - an instance of saying the same words or sounds at the same time; a group that sounds like one
unit (n) - one group
unitard (n) - a one-piece leotard and tights combination
Prefix List for Oct. 3- Oct.7 (bi-)
bicolor (adj) - having two different colors
bicuspid (n) - a two-pointed tooth located in the side of the jaw
bicycle (n) - a vehicle with two wheels
biennial (adj) - happening every two years
bifocals (n) - eyeglasses with lenses that have two different sections
bilingual (adj) - able to speak two different languages
bimonthly (adj) - happening every two months
biped ( n) - a two-footed creature
biplane (n) - an airplane with two pairs of wings
biweekly (adj) - happening every two weeks
Prefix List for Oct. 11- Oct. 14 (tri-)
triangle (n) - a three-sided figure
triathlon (n) - a race that combines three activities - swimming, bicycling, and running
triceratops (n) - a dinosaur with three horns --two long horns above the eyes and one short horn on the nose
tricycle (n) - a vehicle with three wheels
trilateral (adj) - having or involving three sides, countries, or parties
trilingual (adj) - able to speak three different languages
trilogy (n) - three related plays or novels
trio (n) - a group of three people or things
tripod (n) - a three-legged stool, table, or stand used to hold things, such as a camera
trisect (v) - to cut into three parts
Prefix List for Oct. 17 - Oct. 21 (quad-)
quadrangle (n) - a four-sided enclosure, usually surrounded by buildings
quadrant (n) - one out of four equal parts of a circle; one section of a four-section coordinate grid
quadrennial (adj) - happening every four years
quadriceps (n) - a muscle group consisting of four muscles that is located along the front of the thigh
quadrilateral (n) - a plane figure in geometry that has four sides (including square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, and trapezoid)
quadrilingual (adj) - the ability to speak four languages
quadrisect (v) - to cut or divide into four equal parts
quadruped (n) - an animal with four feet
quadruple (v) - to create four times as much or as many of something
quadruplet (n) - a collection or group of four; one of four babies born from the same mother at the same time
Prefix List for Oct. 24-Oct. 28 (co-, com-)
coexist(v) - to live together without any problems; to be together in the same time or space
cohesive (adj) - sticking together
coincidence (n) - a sequence of events happening together that although accidental seems to have been planned or arranged
combine (v) - to put two things together
commiserate (v) - to geel sorry for someone, something, or a situation: to feel pity; to get together with someone to feel sadness
committee (n) - a group of people who meet together to discuss a topic
communication (n) - the act of talking with someone and discussing something together
community (n) - a place where people live together
compare (v) - to put things together to see how they are the same
compatible (adj) - able to live together and get along; things that can go together without problems
Prefix List for Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 (contra-, counter-)
contraband (n) - anything that is against the law to buy or sell
contradict (v) - to express the opposite
contrarian (n) - a person who thinks differently from other people; a person who does the opposite of what is expected
contrary (adj) - completely different; opposite in nature, opinion, or action
contrast (v) - to look at different things to see how they are opposites or not related
counterbalance (n) - a weight used to balance an opposite weight
counterclockwise (adv) - in the direction that is opposite of the direction the hands on the clock move
counterexample (n) - an example used to support a claim or statement that is the opposite of another claim or statement
counterfeit (adj) - being the opposite of real; fake or artificial
counterintuitive (adj) - goes against your gut feeling or common sense
Prefix List for Nov. 7- Nov. 11 (sub-)
subconscious (adj) - not fully aware; occurring below your level of thinking and awareness
subcutaneous (adj) - under the skin
subdue (v) - to bring under control
subfreezing (adj) - below the freezing point
subirrigate (v) - to water something from under the ground
subject (v) - to put under someone else's control
submarine (n) - a watercraft that stays under water
submerge (v) - to put under water
subordinate (n) - a person who is under someone else in rank or importance
subway (n) - a passageway under the ground; an electric underground railway
Prefix List for Nov. 14- Nov. 18
superb (adj) - splendid; excellent; beyond the expected
superimpose (v) - to lay or place something over something else
superintendent (n) - a person with the highest power, power above everyone else's
superior (adj) - above average in quality; excellent
supervisor (n) - a person who stands over or above someone in rank; a manager in charge of someone else
surcharge (n) - an amount of money (charge) over and above what is already being paid
surplus (n) - a quantity or amount over and above what is actually needed; extra
surprise (n) - something that is beyond what is expected
surreal (adj) - beyond what is real or believable; bizarre
surtax (n) - an extra tax beyond the normal tax
Prefix List for Nov. 21- Dec. 2
uncertain - not sure
uncommon - rare; not the usual; remarkable
unconscious - not within thought; not awake
undecided - not yet at the point of making a decision
unexpected - not what someone thought would happen; not predicted
unmistable - clear; cannot be understood the wrong way; not able to be confused or misunderstood
unnecessary - not required
untidy - messy; not neat; not organized
unwise - not smart
unworthy - not deserving; not having any value
Prefix List for Dec. 5- Dec. 9 (dis-)
disadvantage (n) - an unfavorable situation that is not good
disagreement (n) - a quarrel; not able to come to an agreement; not of the same opinion
disappoint (v) - to let someone down; to not make someone proud or satisfied.
discontinue (v) - to end something; to not use anymore; cease
dismal (adj) - not good; depressing; dreary; bleak
disobedient (adj) - not following the rules
disorganized (adj) - messy; not neat; not able to find things
disposable (adj.) - not worthy of being kept; easily given or thrown away; able to be easily replaced
disrespectful (adj) - not polite; rude; not courteous
disturb (v) - to bother or pester; not leaving someone alone
Prefix List for Dec. 12- Dec. 16 (inter-)
interactive (adj) - involving people playing among themselves; an exchange of activity or information between people or people and a computer
interfere (v) - to get in between two people when it is not your problem or issue
interject (v) - to throw a remark into a conversation between two or more people
intermission (n) - the break between parts of a play, opera, or concert
international (adj) - between or among the nations of the world
Internet (n) - the worldwide computer system that allows communication and information sharing among people
interpersonal (adj) - between people (usually describing social activities
interpreter (n) - a person who helps translate the languages between different people
interupt (v) - to break into a conversation between people
interstate (adj) - between the states
Prefix List for Jan. 3- Jan. 6 (intra-within, inside)
intracellular (adj) - existing within the cells
intradermal (adj) - within the layers of the skin
intragalatic (adj) - within a galaxy
intramural (adj) - involving students from within the same school
intranasal (adj) - within the nose
intraocular (adj) - within the eye
intrapersonal (adj) - existing or occurring within your own mind
intrapsychic (adj) - within the mind
intrastate (adj) - within the state
intravenous (adj) - within the veins
Prefix List for Jan. 9 - Jan. 13 (circ-, circum- round, around)
circle (n) - a round shape that has no beginning or end
circlet (n) a small circle; a ring or round band worn as an ornament on the head
circuit (n) - a path for an electrical current to flow around
circulate (v) - to move around an area or a place, often returning to a starting point
circumference (n) the distance all the way around a circle
circumflex (adj) - bending around; curved
circumnavigate (v) - to go completely around
circumrotate (v) - to turn around like a wheel
circumspect (adj) - careful; careful to look all around before doing something
circumvent (v) - to prevent something from happening by careful thinking; to get around something; to entrap
Prefix List for Jan. 16 - Jan. 20 (trans- across, through)
transatlantic (adj) - across the Atlantic Ocean
transcontinental (adj) - across a continent
transcribe (v) - to write across languages; to translate
transect (v) - to cut across or divide by cutting
transfer (v) - to move from one place to another; to move across places
translate ( v) - to cut through any language barrier by changing one language into another
translucent (adj) - clear; light can pass through; see through but not perfectly clear
transparent (adj) - perfectly clear; obvious; light shows clearly through
transpiration (n) - the process of giving off moisture through pores of skin or through the surface of leaves and plants
transport (v) - to carry from one place to another; to carry through an area
Prefix List for Jan. 30- Feb. 3 (mal- bad or badly, wrong, ill)
malady (n) - a sickness or illness; bad health
malefactor (n) - a person who does the wrong thing; an evil person
malevolent (adj) - wishing evil or bad will for others; mean
malfeasance (n) -bad conduct or wrongdoing by a public official
malfunction (v) - to function imperfectly or badly; fail to operate normally
malice (n) - a desire to do something bad to someone else; doing something that is wrong on purpose
malignant (adj) - very bad or harmful; likely to cause death
malnutrition (n) - a poor diet; bad eating habits that result in poor health
malodorous (adj) - stinky; having a bad smell
malpractice (n) - an instance of bad conduct or treatment from a doctor or other professional
Prefix List for Jan. 23 - Jan. 27 (mis- bad or badly, wrong)
misbehave (v) - to act out badly or in the wrong way
mischievous (adj) - tending to make minor bad choices; teasing; full of tricks; naughty
miserable (adj) - feeling badly; the condition of feeling unhappy
misfortune (n) - bad luck
misjudge (v) - to make a wrong or unfair decision about someone
mislead (v) - to guide someone into the wrong direction; to be a bad influence
misspell (v) - to spell a word the wrong way
mistake (n) - a bad or wrong decision; error
mistreat (v) - to treat someone badly
misunderstand (v) - to think the wrong thing about what was communicated
Prefix List for Feb. 6 - Feb. 10 (re- again, back)
recheck - to look at something again
reclosable - able to be sealed or shut again
reelect - to vote someone into office again
refund - money that is given back; money that is yours again
reimburse - to give money back; to pay back
remember - to bring back to mind; to have in your thoughts again
renew - to make something new again
repeat - to say something again
respond - to answer back; to talk again
revive - to bring back to life; to be alive again
Prefix List for Feb. 13 - Feb. 17 ( sym-, syn- together, same)
symbiosis - a relationship between two different organisms that live together and depend on each other
symmetry - having the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line
sympathy - feeling kindness together with someone who suffers; pity; commiseration; compassion
symposium - a conference or meeting together to discuss a topic
symptoms - the conditions that together tell a doctor what is wrong
synagogue - a place for meeting together for worship and religious instruction in the Jewish faith
syndicate - a group of business people working together
synonym - a word that has the same meaning as another word
synthesis - parts put together to make a whole
synthetic - formed together from artificial parts; not genuine; fake
Prefix List for Feb. 20 - Feb. 24 ( hypo- under, below, less
hypoallergenic - less likely to cause allergies
hypocrisy - the practice of being less than genuine; pretending to be someone you are not
hypodermic - under the skin
hypogeal - licated below the surface of the ground
hypoglossal - under the tongue
hypoglycemia - an abnormally low level of sugar in the blood; a blood sugar level below what is needed for healthy blood
hypotension - having blood pressure below what is normal
hypothermia - a temperature below the normal body temperature; low body heat
hypothesis - an idea that is under investigation
hypothyroidism - a disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less productive than normal